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R&D Technician III (H/F/X)

March 21st 2023

Aquilon Pharmaceuticals SA is a Liège-based private company and a spin-off of ULiège. We are active in the development of innovative drugs in the respiratory field: mainly asthma, COPD and pulmonary infectious diseases. At the laboratory of Aquilon Pharma formulations and devices are developed and tested. These products, so called drug-device combinations (DDC’s) are the core part of our R&D activities.

Mission Description

  • Operate state of the art UPLC-MS equipment.
  • Develop analytical methods to test raw materials, intermediates and formulated product.
  • Coordinate analytical method validation activities.
  • Write proper protocol and reports and draw scientifically sound conclusions.
  • Bring forward ideas and solutions to the project team during project execution.
  • Represent Aquilon during meetings with suppliers and CDMO’s.
  • Collaborate with and coach other colleagues during project execution.
  • Coordinate equipment maintenance and compliancy activities in the lab.
  • Design, execute and monitor stability studies and report the results and conclusions to the project team.
  • Assist in product and process development activities in general to understand impact on quality.
  • Perform ‘routine’ analysis to help colleagues during busy times.
  • Facilitate tech-transfer activities to CDMO’s
  • Continuously improve the organization processes by writing SOP’s and work instructions.
  • Review all acquired analytical data during project execution.
  • Contribute to the occupational safety at the lab. 

Candidate profile

  • Self-starter and proactive
  • Strong multi-level communicator
  • Enthusiastic and eager specialist
  • Ambitious and curious person
  • Good team-player and easily accessible colleague
  • Critical thinker and creative problem solver
  • Trustworthy and a responsible role model to the team and external contacts
  • You are a good organizer and keep track of tasks and priorities.
  • You have experience in writing protocols and reports and are familiar with S.M.A.R.T.
  • You always have a back-up plan
  • You understand variation and statistical concepts
  • You have strong rational thinking skills
  • You are critical on data and your own performance
  • You have Excel and MiniTab skills
  • You understand the basic operation of analytical equipment
  • You like to help and coach others
  • You hold a BSc or MSc degree in analytical chemistry and can operate UPLC-MS
  • You have a minimum of five years work experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry
  • Fluency in the English language  

Offer

  • A very challenging work environment
  • Projects that really asks the best of you
  • Project team where you have direct impact and where you can learn from other specialists in the development team.
  • Renumeration based on experience and qualifications    

Contact Details

To apply, please send your resume and a motivation letter in English and by e-mail, with the subject “R&D Technician III” at: info@aquilonpharma.com.